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Marrangguk
Cross Summons (His)
Part of speech:
(Npos)
Sources:
Notes:
'The fact that such a word was coined in Wembawemba is an illustration of preoccupation with and fear of the law.' - quote WWDict p32, Hercus,L.A.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
ma
rr
-ah
ng
-guuk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
WW 'a' as in 'path', 'u' as in 'put'
Consonant
combinations: '
ng
' (velar-nasal) say 'n' & 'g' as top of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, 'rr' - role
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